Barb Lee
@baleern.bsky.social
nurse, activist, lover of planet and believer in truth and doing the right thing regardless of effect on income, power or fame.
created November 14, 2024
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Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
One of my favorite moments in the history of free speech: Larry Flynt publishing a satirical Campari ad featuring Jerry Falwell Sr. as an incestuous drunk who first had sex with his mother in an outhouse. Falwell sued. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court found that satire is protected speech.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Sure wish this guy was our VP
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Cancelling my Disney/Hulu account.
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say. This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand. All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
How long until we start hearing about how people who make remarks inconvenient to the regime are falling out of windows?
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Illinois State Senator Karina Villa sprang into action to protect her community from ICE raids, alerting neighbors to their rights and chasing off masked agents. This is how you stand up to authoritarianism. We should all be inspired by Sen. Villa's courage.
Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
If you think Pete turned on trans people you need to actually read his words.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Buttigieg: "We are not getting the leadership we need to bring this country together from the White House ... in order to deprive political violence of its power, we have to reject anyone who would try to exploit political violence. The response to this cannot be for the government to crack down."
Lea Zengage (@leazengage.bsky.social) reposted
From: Card Campaign "I was so horrified and disgusted by Fox host Brian Kilmeade’s recommendation about how to deal with homeless people. . Let's all take 5 minutes to call Fox at 888-369-4762 and demand Kilmeade be fired. Then get at least one of our friends to call, too. Flood their switchboard!
Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) reposted
Millions of Americans took to the streets in June to drown out Trump’s birthday parade. As Trump’s regime escalates his authoritarian power grab, we’re gathering again on October 18 for a nationwide day of peaceful protests to say NO KINGS. We hope you will join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
they are both brain dead
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
How low can you go
masshole55.bsky.social (@masshole55.bsky.social) reposted
Listen !!! Release the Files !!!!!!
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON:” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
WELKER: The NYT is reporting that thousands of calls from flood victims to FEMA calls centers went unanswered in the middle of this ongoing disaster because you didn't renew contracts to keep call center staff in place until nearly a week after the floods. NOEM: False reporting. Fake news.
United Farm Workers (@ufw.bsky.social) reposted
Our hearts are heavy for the grieving family of Jaime Alanis, who died from injuries sustained during a chaotic raid on Thursday. We will do everything we can to support them. We continue to work with the hundreds of farm worker families navigating the aftermath of this violent raid.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
The GOP's reconciliation bill would cause over 50,000 preventable deaths per year. app.sosha.ai/s/54hTrCR7
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
yeah, I don't think so.
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Deborah Elizabeth Finn (@deborahelizabeth.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
For what comes next, I recommend the nonviolent resistance methods practiced and taught by Srdja Popovic. Right now, you can download a free copy of one of his books from the Cornell University Press website: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
Indivisible ❌👑 (@indivisible.org) reposted
No Kings Day was one of the largest days of protest in US history. From deep red small towns to our largest cities, millions of people turned out to make it clear that the American people will not bow to fascism. #NoKings
Erin Reed (@erininthemorning.com) reposted
In an absolutely devastating ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the transgender military ban to go into effect. This is shocking - the ban explicitly called transgender people dishonorable for being transgender. It is as clear as day soaked in animus. www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docke...
Physicians for a Healthy Democracy (@physiciandemocracy.medsky.social) reposted
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't see that. I have attended protest twice in Riverfront, twice at BA Clark and once at Mission. I like moving around as I think you get a different population driving in different area.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
As if we don't have enough problems.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Isn't this what they refer to as a constitutional crisis.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
So very sad. And although his sister feels she has lost, it was important that she did take it to court. At least the murderers had to sweat for 3 years. That is some, although little, consequence.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Their actions are illegal, immoral, inaccurate and wrong. But who cares if the data is bad? If you can't trust information, it only helps the liars. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Height of irony that antisemitism is being used to support nazi agenda. www.claremontundercurrents.com/pomona-says-...
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Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
#SpokaneWA Today March 3/22/25
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
only tesla
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Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
A win!! apnews.com/article/tran...
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Hell yes
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
I hope Ukrainians know many Americans are thankful to them for what they have done and given up in order to keep a tryant in his place and fight for freedom.
John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz.bsky.social) reposted
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
What a stupid question.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that he was firing Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first female officer to rise to the Navy’s top job of Chief of Naval Operations, and would be looking for her replacement.
Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum.bsky.social) reposted
What's the difference between firing someone "for DEI" and firing them because they are Black?
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
If you’re ever in public while high on ketamine, this DEA pamphlet suggests you might want want to wear sunglasses, even indoors. www.dea.gov/sites/defaul...
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
What is wrong with all these people!
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
We could be researching this, but instead, we are firing scientists
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
I admire him so much.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
yeah gov mills
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Well it is a reportable disease so the County Health District would be very interested. I would make a report to them on Monday
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Disgusting. Just another form of the KKK
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, if they have a supervisor, that would be a good start.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Did yoo report this to anyone?
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Stephen King (@stephenking.bsky.social) reposted
Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!
Krassensteins (@krassenstein.bsky.social) reposted
People on X are calling for AOC's arrest for posting this.... so I am posting it everywhere!
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF. Now. Print hard copies. And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Andrea Junker (@strandjunker.com) reposted
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE: 1. Chickenpox 2. Diphtheria 3. Measles 4. Pertussis 5. Pneumococcal Infection 6. Polio 7. Tetanus 8. Typhoid 9. Yellow Fever 10. Smallpox DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Trevor A. Branch (@trevorabranch.bsky.social) reposted
Measles cases by U.S. state before and after the measles vaccine.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Love this!
WHO (@who.int) reposted
#Measles spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. Measles can affect anyone, but is most common in children. Vaccination with two doses of measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community bit.ly/2PxcYsj
Charles Gaba (@charlesgaba.com) reposted reply parent
🚨 How many Americans rely on Medicaid or CHIP in *your* Congressional District? #HandsOffOurMedicaid #Utah: 339,000 (10% of total pop) #Vermont: 157,000 (24% of total pop) #Virginia: 1.81M (21% of total pop) #Washington: 1.84M (24% of total pop) acasignups.net/25/01/29/how...
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a beautiful radiator.
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#Spokane #Tesla
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
the people
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#Spokane www.facebook.com/100070257794...
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This administration is hurting all people. #Spokane
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Submit Technical Error to Google concerning the erroneous spelling of "Gulf of Mexico" Open Google Maps, zoom out until you see most/all of the Gulf of Mexico. At bottom of the screen, click 'Send Product Feedback'. Then 'Your Opinions About Maps', then 'Report issue'. Fill out and submit it.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Get prepared.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Check it out, sign a strike card. We're making this happen. generalstrikeus.com
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#Spokane
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Joan Baez, still fighting the good fight
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Another beautiful day on Mt. Spokane
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
and the evangelicals will declare the second coming.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
He couldn't get anyone decent for his inaugeration. Is Vance in a band?
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
No that is a false choice.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
we can hope
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Tall building within the park area will shade th park throughout the day. Something I would oppose.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Not very long ago there was a proposition to increase the height of buildings downtown that would have resulted in the park being shaded most of the day. Not a proposition I would support and as I recall, neither did the community.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
oh we are ready.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
thank you for shareing
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One of the web pages removed by Trump administration.
CALL TO ACTIVISM (@calltoactivism.bsky.social) reposted
I love our friends in Scotland.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
very cool
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
I can't imagine losing a child and knowing how easily prevnetable it was
Elizabeth Newell MD (@mdnewell.bsky.social) reposted
I suspect this tragic death in my community was preventable. www.krem.com/article/news... our vaccination rates are so low though that we will be seeing more
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
about time!
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Maybe Trump could actually work on one of his promises
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
except the silutiin is worse, they send them to Guantanamo.
MS Kohut (@mskohut.bsky.social) reposted
Every single one of them deserves PRISON.
NO KINGS IN AMERICA… 😎 🌊🐾🌴🌈✨ (@jerasikehorn.bsky.social) reposted
So naturally, you know what to do…👇 Enjoy. 😎✨
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Not my cat #Spokane
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
maybe spell check?
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
Except I kind of liked legally blonde
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
#Spokane and coming to your neighborhood soon.
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Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Yes, 2 things can be true at once, like Trump is both evil and harmful.
Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social) reply parent
I noticed that also. We saved the highest for our friends who sent firefighters recently to help us. You always hurt the ones you love.
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Barb Lee (@baleern.bsky.social)
Just watched part of RFK jr's hearing. It is not good for my health or anyone else's